The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation

The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation was established to support efforts to improve peoples’ lives through the arts; research and innovations in health care; education and programs to help at-risk youth; and to promote enhanced economic achievement by encouraging discipline, ambition and commitment to goals and principles.

The trustees of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation have developed an evaluation process designed to help the Foundation make wise decisions in selecting grant recipients.  Our guiding principle is the Mission Statement of the Foundation and each grant request is measured for its compliance with our mission.

2025 Comprehensive Grant Process Timeline

• August 1: Letter of Intent (LOI) and IRS 501(c)(3) deadline
• August 15: All organizations will receive an update from foundation staff
• September 30: Online grant application submission deadline for approved organizations
• Mid-November Final Selection and Notification